Custodian 1-3

Salary : $1,733.00 - $3,120.00 Monthly
Location : Lake Charles, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 222566
Department: Sowela Technical Community College
Opening Date: 06/22/2026
Closing Date: 7/12/2026 11:59 PM Central


About this Job
Find a Career Where You Can Soar!

Join a mission-driven college team that puts students first and strengthens Southwest Louisiana.

We are looking for people who want to make a difference in the lives of our students and in our community. At SOWELA Technical Community College, your work supports real pathways to credentials, careers, and brighter futures.

SOWELA Technical Community College is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Custodian 1, 2, or 3 in the Facilities department. This role is responsible for performing routine and specialized cleaning duties to maintain campus buildings and facilities. We are looking for a dependable, hardworking individual who takes pride in their work and contributes to a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for the campus community.

Minimum Qualifications
No experience or training required.

Job Specification


The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:

• Perform custodial duties to maintain clean, safe, and sanitary buildings and grounds.
• Clean and sanitize offices, restrooms, common areas, windows, walls, and floors.
• Sweep, mop, dust, polish, strip, buff, and wax floors as needed.
• Empty trash receptacles and properly use cleaning products and equipment.
• Maintain custodial supplies and equipment and assist with inventory activities.
• Set up furniture for meetings and events, perform minor maintenance tasks, and report facility repair needs.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational - Classified

Location: SOWELA Technical Community College - Main Campus

Career Progression: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Custodian 1, Custodian 2, or Custodian 3 depending on the level of education and experience of the selected applicant. Please refer to the "Job Specifications" tab located at the top of the LA Careers "Current Job Opportunities" page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

How to Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.


To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For additional information concerning this job posting contact:

SOWELA Technical Community College, Office of Human Resources
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SOWELA Technical Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

SOWELA Technical Community College is an AA/EEO Employer.
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